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Clementine Hunter picked cotton for decades. Then she picked up a paintbrush, and changed American folk art forever
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Clementine Hunter picked cotton for decades. Then she picked up a paintbrush, and changed American folk art forever

Clementine Hunter's journey is nothing short of inspiring. After decades of picking cotton in Louisiana, she discovered her passion for painting in her fifties, using leftover materials from a visiting artist. Her vibrant artworks tell the stories of her life and the lives of those around her, capturing the essence of the Jim Crow South. By the time she passed away at 101, she had become a celebrated folk artist, leaving a lasting impact on American art.
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